PHLY Philadelphia Flyers Podcast

They won a game. The Philadelphia Flyers ended their 5-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in a shootout. Bobby Brink notched 3 points in regulation and then after a frustration 3v3 overtime, Matvei Michkov, Owen Tippett and Sam Ersson combined to take down the Bolts. Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the win, and the possibility of a late season turnaround for the Orange & Black.

With the Philadelphia Flyers currently 0-for on their homestand, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs out of reach even for the most die hard of fans, Charlie, Kelly & Bill turn their sights to the future. How much longer will John Tortorella remain effective as the team’s head coach? Could recent comments by Cam York be the beginning of the end for Philly’s bench boss? Plus, a look at the goalie situation, the draft lottery, and Matvei Michkov’s Calder Trophy odds.

The Philadelphia Flyers are on a 5 game losing streak, all at home and all in regulation. Our birthday boy Travis Konecny failed to put up a goal to celebrate his 28th, and now he’s got a 9-game goal drought, tying his season long which ended 10 games ago. Despite the loss, Jamie Drysdale & Matvei Michkov played solid games, with Drysdale scoring for a second consecutive game and Michkov setting up several chances with teammates unable to convert. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss and what they want to see from the Orange & Black in the final 16 games.

The Philadelphia Flyers have lost 4 straight after a mostly sleepy game against the New Jersey Devils. The major conversation during the game was Matvei Michkov’s benching for the final 9 minutes of the first period. Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the loss, and discuss the merits of Tortorella’s benchings, and how the Flyers should approach the final 17 games.

Well, the first period was pretty good! Unfortunately for the Philadelphia Flyers, there were 40 minutes of hockey played after that, and Seattle was the far better team for the vast majority of that time. Owen Tippett opened the scoring on a rush after some nice neutral zone work by Sean Couturier & Matvei Michkov, and that was pretty much it. Philly’s power play was once again terrible and Sam Ersson wasn’t great, and that all resulted in a third consecutive loss at home. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss, and if the Flyers could possibly sink even further in their final 18 games.

The day has arrived! It’s trade deadline day and the Philadelphia Flyers are looking to take advantage of a sellers’ market and cash in and flip longtime leader Scott Laughton, and potentially some other veterans like Rasmus Ristolsinen, Andrei Kuzmenko, and Erik Johnson. Charlie, Kelly, Steve & Bill are live, breaking down the Flyguys’ moves, as well as the rest of the NHL’s trade action, while also talking Matvei Michkov, Sam Ersson, Cam York and other Orange & Black topics. Plus, an appearance by ESPN’s Rachel Doerrie for more perspective on the TDL, as well as the races for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Calder Trophy.

Well, if the Philadelphia Flyers wanted to make one final plea to Danny Briere that he should consider keeping the group together for the final 19 games in an attempt to get back into the Stanley Cup Playoff race, they failed miserably against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Jets backup Eric Comrie held the Orange & Black off the scoreboard, and while Philly may have been emotional for what may have been Scott Laughton’s final game with the organization that drafted him in 2012, they did not channel that emotion into an A+ effort against the West’s best team. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss and look ahead to Friday’s 3pm Trade Deadline.

Andrei Kuzmenko scored a goal and an assist against his old team but it wasn’t enough to overcome a horrendous first few minutes by Sam Ersson. Ersson was pulled after letting in 3 goals in the 1st period and Ivan Fedotov replaced him for the rest of the way. Morgan Frost picked up a pair of helpers in the Flames 6-3 win as well. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the loss and the upcoming schedule.

The Philadelphia Flyers played one of their more impressive games of the year on Saturday night, holding the high-powered Jets offense to a single goal through 65 minutes, allowing Matvei Michkov to come up with the lone goal in the shootout to give Philly a win over the NHL’s top team. Jamie Drysdale and Ivan Fedotov were the big heroes of the game, coming up with huge performances to stay even with the Jets through 65 minutes. Charlie & Bill discuss the win and the upcoming trade deadline.

After John Tortorella’s latest controversial benching of Matvei Michkov on Thursday night, Charlie & Bill are back to debate everyone’s favorite topic: the Mad Russian’s ice time! We’re also talking Scott Laughton, Rasmus Ristolainen and all things Trade Deadline, the Calder & playoff races, goaltending and more!

The Philadelphia Flyers got out to a 3-0 lead less than halfway through the game, but the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t lay down and die as they did on Tuesday, as they forced their way all the way back to win 5-4 in overtime. Matvei Michkov picked up 3 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 4 point night from Evgeni Malkin, including the game-winner. Charlie & Bill break down the loss and what’s next for the final stretch of Philly’s season.

Matvei Michkov has 7 points in his last 7 games and the Philadelphia Flyers have won 3 straight. Can the Mad Russian, along with a re-energized Sean Couturier and emerging Noah Cates line, get the Flyers back into the Stanley Cup Playoff picture? And should it even be a consideration? The trade deadline is 9 days away, and rumors regarding the futures of Scott Laughton and Rasmus Ristolainen are beginning to pick up steam. Is this the year Danny Briere pulls the trigger? Plus, our daily Tankathon spin, a look at Jamie Drysdale, and much more!

What a game. Through about 35 minutes the Philadelphia Flyers were winning a pretty boring game, and then the Orange & Black started pumping in goals. Tyson Foerster, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink all tallied in the middle frame to give Philly a 5-1 lead through 40 minutes, and the Flyguys never looked back. Matvei Michkov broke 40 points with yet another multi-point game, Sam Ersson was solid, and Jakob Pelletier picked up his first point since joining the Flyers in a dominant win over the Penguins. Charlie, Kelly & Bill break down the win, and discuss whether Philly can actually make a playoff push.

It is once again time for the Flyers Charities Carnival! Charlie and Kelly have some Flyers hockey to discuss with a string of distinguished guests! From long-time commentators Jim Jackson & Lou Nolan, to President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones, the duo have a lot to discuss as the Orange & Black make their way through a promising season of the New Era Rebuild.

Matvei Michkov certainly appears rested! The Mad Russian netted his 17th goal of the year just 2 minutes into his first game back and added a couple of assists in a dominant effort for the Flyers against Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers. Charlie, Bill & Steve break down the Flyers’ big win, and how today’s performance could encourage a push for a Wild Card Playoff spot.

Canada bested the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game on Thursday night, as Connor McDavid furthered his legendary status with the overtime winning goal. Today, Charlie, Kelly & Bill react to the tournament, the final game, the contributions (or lack thereof) of Flyers representatives Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, Sam Ersson and John Tortorella, before looking ahead to the final 25 games of Philly’s NHL regular season schedule. Plus, our daily TANKATHON SPIN!

Tonight is the showdown- USA vs. Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship! Unfortunately, there will be one missing Travii from the lineup, as Team Canada will dress Seth Jarvis of Travis Konecny in the final. Charlie & Bill discuss the tournament ahead of the final, and also share expectations for the Flyers final 25 games as the Orange & Black returned to practice from the break.

Sam Ersson stood out for Team Sweden on Monday night at Four Nations, so Charlie and Kelly discuss their thoughts on the 24-year old goaltender, and where he fits into the Flyers’ future. Also, Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones joined PHLY’s Anthony Gargano this morning, and provided lots of interesting bits of information. Charlie and Kelly digest the new info and break down what it all means for the team and its looming plans at the trade deadline.

It's parade day for Eagles Everywhere, so Bill and Charlie open the mailbag and discuss some trade rumors surrounding Andrei Kuzmenko and Scott Laughton. Plus, an in-depth look at Charlie's exclusive interview with Flyers' Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr, available on allphly.com for Diehards only.

With the Philadelphia Flyers in the midst of a two week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, we’re talking Travis Konecny and the rest of the Flyers representatives at the tournament, as well as continuing the conversation about Charlie’s Top 20 Prospects. Bill & Charlie discuss Canada beating Sweden in overtime to begin the tourney, as well as some of the lower-ranked prospects on the ALLPHLY list, including Phantoms breakout forward Alexis Gendron & Notre Dame’s Cole